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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.28, 710.03 and 339.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.28, 710.03 and 339.86 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.28 : 710.03 = 339.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.28/710.03 = 339.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.28x = 710.03 × 339.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.28x = 241,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,310.80/514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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